Transplanting Large Queen Palm: Hire a Pro

Situation

Bid on a 4–5 meter blown-over queen palm on Trademe. Never transplanted a palm this size.

Reality

Requires heavy machinery (crane, bobcat) to lift with root ball intact. Root wrap needed. Cost: hundreds of dollars.

Value Check

Queen palms are among the cheapest palms. Transplant cost likely exceeds plant value. Consider buying a new nursery-grown specimen instead.